Though I didn't like The Amazing Spider-Man just like Man of Steel, I think The Amazing Spider-Man 2 will be better simply because the director has a better track record and TASM is a better movie than Man of Steel.

Man of Steel didn't even a fresh rating in RT and TASM got more than 70%. That already says a lot.

Really difficult to call. I really really loved the characters in ASM but MoS was much more epic in feel so it's hard to tell which movie is going to go to the next level. I will say that there is far more scope for escalation in ASM compared to MoS, not much more to do after you destroy a city.

Definitely a tricky question. I will also add that ASM felt hampered and restricted with the origin where as MoS embrace the origin (well, the Krypton part of it at least). Will be interesting to see what the creative team of ASM can do going in a fresh direction.

It will be interesting look back on this thread three years from now and see who was closer to the mark. Right now all I can say is that Dane Dehaan as Harry and Spider-man's costume for the sequel = winners.

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It will be interesting look back on this thread three years from now and see who was closer to the mark. Right now all I can say is that Dane Dehaan as Harry and Spider-man's costume for the sequel = winners.

I loved both TASM and MoS, but if no co-writer or rewrite is announced for MoS2, then I think TASM2 will likely be better. I don't believe in Goyer by himself, while I'm much more confident in TASM2's creative team. I believe Snyder/Goyer alone are capable of delivering a solid sequel, but Webb & Co. are capable of delivering a great one. Doesn't mean they will, I just think they've got more potential.

Still, crossing my fingers for another writer to jump on board for MoS2 and hoping for the best for both. The casting on both franchises right now is all-around fantastic, imo - near-perfectly-cast ensembles who deserve to be in great movies about these characters, and they've both got sufficiently talented directors who could make that happen. The screenplays are the big question marks for me.

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No contest at all MOS2 for me. the difference in the enjoyment I got form the two films was a huge difference. MOS was the Superman live action movie I've been waiting for literally for over 3 decades and Amazing was for me not quite as good as the Rami Spider_Man.

When I left The Amazing Spider-Man, I left wanting to see more, fanboying like crazy, thinking of what could possibly come next, so excited in the aftermath I could barely stand still. When I saw Man of Steel, I sat in a chair, confused and slightly annoyed at a film I could not decide whether I liked or hated.

I am interested in MoS2 only because it'll bring me one step closer to World's Finest or Wonder Woman. I'm excited about TASM2 because I want to see more Spider-Man. TASM2 wins by a landslide for me.

Though I didn't like The Amazing Spider-Man just like Man of Steel, I think The Amazing Spider-Man 2 will be better simply because the director has a better track record and TASM is a better movie than Man of Steel.

Man of Steel didn't even a fresh rating in RT and TASM got more than 70%. That already says a lot.

Superman Returns has a better RT rating than TASM and MOS. Not to mention Incredible Hulk and Iron Man 2.

I love both the first films with MOS been my favourite due to my Superman bias but right now I can't say I'm overly excited for either sequel. Cause we haven't seen footage from either yet (I'm avoiding ASM2 spoilers, pics etc) and I'm waiting on an official MOS 2 announcement. I guess when something concrete happens ill be more excited for MOS 2 of course but I'm super psyched for ASM 2 so I'm gonna all it a tie.